Hindi · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Monkey" in Hindi: बंदर
बंदरbandar
Monkey in Hindi is बंदर (bandar), a masculine noun. A female monkey can be बंदरिया (bandariya) in casual speech.
Temple warning
बंदर बैग न छू ले, संभलकर रखिए।bandar bag na chhoo le, sambhalkar rakhie.
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How to pronounce बंदर
Say it
BAN-dar
/bən̪d̪ər/
Bandar is BAN-dar. Soft dental d; both syllables short. Do not add an English y at the end.
"Monkey" in Hindi: quick reference
| Hindi | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| बंदरbandar | monkey Default. | Default. |
| बंदरियाbandariya | female monkey Casual feminine. | Casual feminine. |
| बंदरों का झुंडbandaron ka jhund | troop of monkeys Temple / hill towns. | Temple / hill towns. |
| नारियल वाला बंदरnaariyal wala bandar | coconut monkey (street act) Older street entertainment talk. | Older street entertainment talk. |
How to use बंदर in real life
- 1Temple warning
बंदर बैग न छू ले, संभलकर रखिए।
bandar bag na chhoo le, sambhalkar rakhie.
Don't let a monkey touch the bag — keep it careful.
Tourist tip.
- 2Zoo
बच्चे बंदर को केला दिखा रहे हैं।
bachche bandar ko kela dikha rahe hain.
The kids are showing a banana to the monkey.
Zoo scene.
- 3Hill town
सड़क किनारे बंदर बैठे हैं।
sadak kinaare bandar baithe hain.
Monkeys are sitting by the roadside.
Plural sense with baithe.
Mistakes English speakers make with बंदर
Incorrect: Meri bandar
Correct: Mera bandar
Bandar is masculine as the default noun.
Incorrect: Feeding every temple bandar without care
Correct: Watch bags; ask locals before feeding
Culture tip more than grammar — monkeys snatch food and phones.
Good to know
Around many temples and hill stations, बंदर are bold around snacks and shiny phones. Locals treat them as part of the landscape, not pets. Kids' nicknames sometimes tease with bandar, so use that sense carefully.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking near a temple with snacks
ChatPal
वहाँ बंदर देख रहे हैं खाने को।
vahaan bandar dekh rahe hain khaane ko.
The monkeys there are eyeing the food.
You
ठीक है, पैकेट बंद रखूँगा बंदर से।
theek hai, packet band rakhunga bandar se.
Okay — I'll keep the packet closed from the monkey.
ChatPal
हाँ, फ़ोन भी अंदर रखिए।
haan, phone bhi andar rakhie.
Yes — keep the phone inside too.
You
समझ गया, बंदर तेज़ होते हैं।
samajh gaya, bandar tez hote hain.
Got it — monkeys are quick.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Monkey" in Hindi
Female monkey?
Bandariya in casual speech.
Troop of monkeys?
Bandaron ka jhund.
Gender?
Masculine default: mera bandar.
Safety tip?
Hide food and phones near temple troops.
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